Community News - Thurles Information

Death Of Margaret Clare, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 14th April 2023, of Mrs Margaret Clare (née Gleeson), Derheen, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her loving husband Joe, her brothers Paddy, John and Richard, sisters Maisie, Hannah, Kathleen and Noreen; Mrs Clare passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by her loving family and while in the care of staff at South Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughters Margaret and Anne-Marie, son Joseph, grandchildren Ava, Nicole and Sophie, sister Bridget, brother-in-law Seanie, sons-in-law Denis and Mark, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Clare will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Tuesday afternoon, April 18th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening, before being received into the the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 7:45pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday morning, April 19th, at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Clare, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended Clare family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

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Death Of Steve Corcoran, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 13th April 2023, of Mr Stephen (Steve) Corcoran, Castlequarter, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Corcoran passed away peacefully, following a short illness, while in the care of staff at Waterford University Hospital’s intensive care unit.

Pre-deceased by his brothers Michael, Tom and Jimmy; his passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, sons Jason and Mark, daughter Sharon, daughters-in-law Josephine and Emma, son-in-law T.J., grandchildren Katie, Chloe, Adam, Larissa, Leah, Lauren, Abbie, Sophie and James, great-grandchildren Opie and Arianna, brothers Billy, Pat, Dick, Jerry and John, sisters Noreen, Joan, Breda and Maureen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Corcoran will repose at Devitt’s Funeral Home, The Green, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, on Sunday afternoon next, April 16th, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Mary, Bailey Street, Killenaule, Thurles to further repose for Requiem Mass on Monday morning at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Crosscannon Cemetery, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Corcoran, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended Corcoran family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: House private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílís.

In Ireland We Drive On Left – In Thurles, Co. Tipperary We Drive On What’s Left.

Road conditions here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary are possibly the worst ever experienced by motorists, since the first car, a Benz Velo, was imported into Ireland in 1898.
Since early February last, giant craters have been ignored and are been allowed to developed on just about every street surface, within the Thurles Municipal District.

**Stradavoher, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.**

The time has now come to ask questions.
Why are motorists being asked to pay road tax when our roads are being permitted to deteriorate to the level of gravel patches?

Why are householders continuing to pay Local Property Tax, (LPT) when we are being asked to tolerate such current neglect; while receiving nothing in return?

**Barry’s Bridge, with water now permitted to seep through into the main arch structure.**

Surely, our two local TD’s, namely Mr Michael Lowry and Mr Jackie Cahill; latter who currently spend their time travelling around the area to have their picture taken with successful people for social media purposes, must have noticed the road conditions within their own town?

**One of the many craters on Clongour Road, showing road markings being laid down over the existing craters.**

Why, after less than 2 years, has a new roadway structure opposite Lidl, Thurles, [on Slievenamon Road (N62)] completely collapsed?
What role are our highly paid municipal district officials and councillors all playing in this shameful failure to fulfil basic obligations?

**The busiest road in Thurles, namely** Kickham Street, now a gravel patch with stones and rain water being catapulted by the wheels of trucks & motor vehicles; striking the legs of pedestrians, latter walking the pavement and destroying the facades of buildings and walls facing the street.

Why are the people of Thurles remaining silent when their once prosperous town is being currently decimated through wanton neglect?

Images taken this morning here in Thurles and shown above, are accurate and a mere tiny sample of what is being currently experienced by Thurles drivers.

Note: A copy of this blog has been sent to Mr Joe MacGrath, Chief Executive at Tipperary Co. Council, asking for him to comment on the above dismal situation.

Oak Smoked Irish Organic Salmon Recalled Due To Presence Of Listeria monocytogenes.

Yesterday, Tuesday, April 11th, 2023, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) recalled a batch of Wrights of Howth Oak Smoked Irish Organic Salmon, detailed herewith, due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

The product, whose country of origin is Ireland; refers to Wrights of Howth, Oak Smoked Irish Organic Salmon; pack sizes: 120g, 240g, 350g; approval number: IE DN0022 EC; with Batch Code P13; use by date: 15.04.2023.

Nature Of Dangers Associated:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers and retailers are requested to immediately remove the implicated batch from sale and to display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers are strongly advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Death Of Pearl McDermott, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 10th April 2023, of Mrs Pearl (Margaret) McDermott (née Eviston), No 29 Elmwood, Dublin Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary; formerly of Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary and Navan, Co. Meath.

Pre-deceased by her husband Kevin, niece Theresa, nephew Denis, sisters May and Bridget, brothers Willie, Tom and Jerry, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law; Mrs McDermott passed peacefully while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving daughter Maria, Maria’s friend Peter, her sister Eileen Martin (Toomevara) and sister-in-law Sheila Curran (Brighton, U.K.), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, extended family, neighbours in Thurles and Navan, her exceptional carers Irene and Josephine and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs McDermott will repose at Dan Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Lognafulla, Thurles, on Thursday afternoon next, April 13th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 7:45pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday morning, April 14th, at 11:00am, followed by interment in Loughmore Cemetery, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs McDermott, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended McDermott family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

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